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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.41, 549.61 and 92.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.41, 549.61 and 92.52 is: 138.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.41 : 549.61 = 92.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.41/549.61 = 92.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.41x = 549.61 × 92.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.41x = 50,849.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,849.69/366.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.78

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